mindfulness

  • Life Itself

    Who was your most influential teacher? Why? Life has been my most powerful teacher. Everything I’ve lived—every triumph, every misstep—has shaped me with lessons no one else could have given me. And still, every day, I keep learning. I keep… Continue reading

    Life Itself
  • One Is Enough

    What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I don’t want another tattoo. If I ever got one, it would be for the same reason as my first. It would be a reminder that stays with me… Continue reading

    One Is Enough
  • Freedom

    What is one word that describes you? That single word has quietly shaped every corner of my life. Freedom to finally feel what I think, and to dare to think what I feel, even when it scares me. I have… Continue reading

    Freedom
  • Necessary Evil

    What was the best compliment you’ve received? I don’t know if it’s the best compliment I’ve ever received. The most recent one—and I’m being generous by calling it a compliment—came a couple of weeks ago. Someone told me: “You people… Continue reading

    Necessary Evil
  • Myself

    Who is the most confident person you know? I don’t want to sound narcissistic, but I think I’m the most confident person I know. I’m not always right. I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Still, I’ve been right many times. My… Continue reading

    Myself
  • Breath. Repeat.

    What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? Our emotions are the engine that moves us along the path we’ve chosen. Without our feelings, we’re simply a supercomputer doing everything according to a program. Our emotions and feelings… Continue reading

    Breath.  Repeat.
  • My Little Medal

    Are you superstitious? I have a small religious medal my mother gave me. I keep it in my wallet and carry it everywhere. She says it brings me good luck. I don’t dare get rid of it. Partly because it’s… Continue reading

    My Little Medal
  • See You In 50 Years

    Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Dear Me, Today marks the centenary of your birth, and I want to be with you on this special day. Surely you’ll be celebrating with your children, grandchildren, great‑grandchildren, friends, and loved ones.… Continue reading

    See You In 50 Years
  • I Rather Stay Home

    Where would you go on a shopping spree? Shopping sprees? No, thank you. I’ve never been the type to wait for a specific day of the year just to dive into impulsive shopping. I especially avoid doing so on days… Continue reading

    I Rather Stay Home
  • Choose Your Hard

    What is the last thing you learned? I had always believed that being alone was a valid choice. Not building a home was just as valid as being in a relationship and starting a family. My wish to be alone… Continue reading

    Choose Your Hard